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The first thought that comes to mind when considering the way that parrots communicate is through their vocalizations. They can produce an incredible number of diverse sounds, including mimicking human speech in some cases. Large parrots have voices that can carry for miles so they can call to their flock in the wild. [Read more…] about Parrot Body Language: Reading & Understanding Your Pet Birds
Parrots are creatures that will form bonds with both humans and other animals. Whilst this is one aspect of their behavior that can make them adorable, it is also something that can have a drawbacks as we shall see.
Parrots form strong and complex bonds with each other in nature. In many species, mated pairs bond for life. They engage in mutually beneficial behavior such as nest building, foraging, and grooming each other’s plumage. The pair will also raise their young and defend their territory. In addition to their individual bonds, parrots also form a bond with their flock. [Read more…] about Parrot Bonding: How To Bond With A Parrot And Avoid Overbonding
There are many birds that include screaming in their repertoire of vocalizations. Eagles and hawks can often be heard screaming as they soar overhead. Other common wild birds such as blue jays and crows also call in what many people would consider to be a scream. It is simply one of the ways they communicate.
In their native surroundings, many of the parrots that are kept as pets need to communicate with each other over long distances. Their contact call, alerting the flock mates of their location, or alarm calls signaling danger, often take the form of a piercing scream that can be heard for miles. The ability to produce incredibly loud sounds is necessary for their survival. [Read more…] about Parrot Screaming: How To Stop Birds From Driving You Insane
Parakeets, or budgies as they are also known, are often the choice as a first bird for new pet bird owners. These small, brightly colored, and active birds are easily bred in captivity and are readily available in many pet stores. They are relatively inexpensive to keep and are not as demanding of your time as the larger parrots are.
That being said, they are not simply birds meant to view like canaries or finches. You can interact with your parakeet and train it to a degree. They certainly may never rival an African Grey’s conversational ability or the complex tricks that can be taught to cockatoos and macaws. But you may be surprised as to what these birds can be taught to do with enough time and patience. [Read more…] about How to Train A Parakeet: Tricks, To Talk, Hand Training & To Stop Biting
Pigeons are part of a family of birds known as Columbidae. The family comprises more than 300 distinct species of what humans call pigeons and doves. Though we name the birds differently, there is really no scientific reason to do so. The words pigeon and dove are interchangeable from a scientific point of view. [Read more…] about How To Train Homing Pigeons: Expert Tips, Tricks and Methods